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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 16N Medium Neutral dupes and alternatives Rude

Medium · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder 300 Amber

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

The match
L'Oréal Paris
300 Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.99TargetTarget
Costs $6.24 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 91
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.75 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4N Palmier
    Shade match 93
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $45.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $30.75 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan neutral skin with subtle rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.75 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 81
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 79
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.75 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4C Canelé
    Shade match 81
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $45.25 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims 16-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 16N Medium Neutral (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    390C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 390C

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 300 Amber, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 16N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Medium NeutralClosest shade match300 AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#d18e71#cc8f6eVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared40
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 72/100Shade match 94/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 300 Amber.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseNo ingredient listPowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 16N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Medium NeutralClosest overall alternativeTan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour85#d18e71#cc947dVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseNo ingredient listPowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder 300 Amber

Best price
$14.99TargetTarget
Costs $6.24 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

TargetView at Target

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.